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- 3400 Civic Center Blvd, Pcam 4 South, Philadelphia, PA 19104
About Dr. Kochman
Michael L. Kochman, MD is a healthcare provider in Philadelphia, PA specializing in gastroenterology. Michael is also listed as specializing in internal medicine. Medicare claims data shows Michael provided 371 services to 342 patients. The services billed most often include biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, ultrasound guided needle aspiration or biopsy of esophagus using a flexible endoscope, and removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare. This provider record is associated with NPI 1164438883.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (215) 349-8222
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD PCAM 4 SOUTH
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Gastroenterology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Acid reflux
- Celiac disease
- Crohn's disease
- Hemorrhoids
- IBS
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Biliary and pancreas
Colon and anorectal
Esophagus and swallowing
Functional bowel and motility
Liver
- Ascites
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Fatty liver disease
- Hemochromatosis
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Portal hypertension
Stomach and duodenum
Bowel & Colon
Digestive Symptoms
Gallbladder & Bile Ducts
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Lower endoscopy
Upper endoscopy
Capsule and physiology testing
Diagnostic Testing
Liver procedures
Treatments
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
371 services · 342 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
111 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Ultrasound guided needle aspiration or biopsy of esophagus using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43238 |
40 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
39 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Ultrasound exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope through mouth | Procedure | 43237 |
36 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Replacement of stent in pancreatic or bile duct using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43276 |
28 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Insertion of stent into pancreatic or bile duct using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43274 |
24 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Removal of stone or debris from bile or pancreatic duct using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43264 |
21 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43235 |
21 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43248 |
20 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other gastroenterologists in Philadelphia 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1986 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Kochman specialize in?
Dr. Kochman is a gastroenterologist in Philadelphia, PA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Gastroenterology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Kochman located?
Dr. Kochman is listed at 3400 Civic Center Blvd Pcam 4 South, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kochman's phone number?
The number on file is (215) 349-8222. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Kochman?
Dr. Kochman's National Provider Identifier is 1164438883. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Kochman go to medical school?
Dr. Kochman attended Other, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Kochman have?
Dr. Kochman has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Kochman do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kochman performs procedures including biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, ultrasound guided needle aspiration or biopsy of esophagus using a flexible endoscope and removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Kochman's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Kochman. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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